1970s • TEXAS BOOTS • Butterfly Inlay • Men’s 9 D

1950s • Border-Boot Style • “Butterfly & Dogwood” Inlay Showboots • Women’s 9

Why We Love Them

Full-tilt mid-century graphics: white butterflies dotted in lipstick red, dogwood blossoms and green leaves floating on inky black shafts. Silver piping and a deep-V scallop frame the artwork.  

Spec Card

• Maker: Unknown Texas/Mexico shop (classic mid-century border-boot style)
• Model: “Butterfly & Dogwood” Inlay
• Era: 1950s
• Size: Women’s 9 (vintage last; runs a touch narrow in the instep)
• Upper: Black shafts with white/green/red multi-piece inlays; cream piping; deep-V scallops
• Vamp: Black leather with classic toe bug stitching
• Toe: Rounded snip
• Heel: Cowboy/riding heel, stacked leather with later rubber caps (~1½”)
• Lining: Full leather
• Construction: Stitched welt; leather soles
• Details: Repeating butterfly panels at quarters; dogwood blooms front and back—high contrast, camera-ready

The Story

Post-war bootmakers on both sides of the border pushed color and cut-outs into showboot territory. This pair nails that look—graphic inlays, crisp piping, and a silhouette made to be seen from the stage or the dance floor.

Nashville Booted Notes

Vintage B: supple uppers with honest creasing; toe scuffs and small edge nicks from real mileage; one shaft shows light surface line/crease; soles show wear but remain sound; heel caps are later replacements. Inlays are tight and stitching is secure. Conditioned and ready for their next set.

 1980s • Champion Attitude • “Roy Rogers” Custom Eagle & Star Boots • Men’s 11 D

Why We Love Them

 A tribute to the golden era of Western showmanship. These Champion Attitude boots channel Roy Rogers himself — bold, patriotic, and unapologetically Western. They feature silver eagle inlays clutching red hearts, framed by maroon shafts stitched with silver stars — pure Americana with a rockabilly edge.  

Spec Card

• Maker: Champion Attitude (by Western Boot Company)
• Model: Roy Rogers Custom
• Era: 1990s (limited custom production)
• Size: Men’s 11 D
• Upper: Deep maroon shaft with silver eagle and heart inlays, caramel top with silver stars
• Vamp: Caramel and brown leather with flame-style overlays
• Toe: Snip
• Heel: Western underslung
• Lining: Full leather
• Construction: Goodyear welt, stacked leather heel
• Details: Star-stitched collars, patriotic motif, bold multi-tone inlays

The Story

Roy Rogers was the “King of the Cowboys” — a symbol of mid-century Western optimism and flair. Champion Attitude’s tribute pairs vintage showboot styling with top-tier craftsmanship, capturing the spirit of Nudie Cohn and Hollywood’s singing cowboys. These boots were built for performers, dreamers, and collectors of true Americana.

Nashville Booted Notes

Part of our Americana Icons Collection, this pair celebrates the legacy of Western showmanship — where boots were more than footwear; they were stagecraft.

1980s • Nocona • Lightning Inlay — Men’s 9 D

Classic 1980s Nocona styling — black leather with sharp white and red inlays, built on a pointed snip toe. A bold pattern from a decade that leaned into statement Western design.

Era & Build

• Maker: Nocona Boot Co.
• Era: 1980s
• Construction: All-leather build with stitched welt, pegged leather sole, and nailed heel caps
• Details: Black calf base with layered white and red jagged inlays, scalloped V-cut shaft, decorative pull straps
• Toe / Heel: Snip toe, underslung cowboy heel

Size & Fit

• Tagged: Men’s 9 D
• Fit: True to size with a slightly narrow vintage profile

Condition Grade: Vintage B

• Moderate wear to vamps and soles
• Light scuffing at toes and heels
• Inlays intact and stitching strong
• Structurally solid with good remaining sole life

Why We Love Them

An unmistakable Nocona design that captures 1980s Western boldness — clean lines, high-contrast inlays, and quality Texas craftsmanship.

Notes & Care

Condition with neutral cream; store with cedar boot trees.

SKU: NB-Nocona-80s-Lightning-9D

Shipping: Insured, double-boxed. International duties/VAT may apply.

1960s • Acme • “Garden Party” Floral-Inlay Shorty Boots • Women’s 6.5

Why We Love Them

Mid-century showboots with a neon-poster palette. Emerald shafts bloom with marigold petals and embossed terracotta flowers; caramel vamps flash flame stitching. Shorty height, snip toe, and that unmistakable ACME swagger. 

Spec Card

• Maker: Acme Boot Company
• Model: “Garden Party” Floral-Inlay Shorty (pee-wee height)
• Era: 1960s
• Size: Women’s 6.5
• Upper: Emerald green shafts with yellow and terracotta floral inlays, cream piping, deep-V scallops, blue ACME pull tabs
• Vamp: Caramel brown leather with flame/leaf overlays and contrast stitch
• Toe: Snip
• Heel: Western underslung, stacked leather with later rubber caps (~1¾”)
• Lining: Full leather
• Construction: Stitched welt, leather soles with lemonwood pegs
• Details: Multitone inlays, bold color blocking, classic mid-century silhouette

The Story

In the ’60s, Acme leaned into graphic inlay work that borrowed from border-boot tradition and honky-tonk flash. This pair captures that spirit—garden-bright shafts over hot-rod vamps—equal parts cowgirl and rockabilly.  

Nashville Booted Notes

From our Mid-Century Inlay Archives. Clean, supple uppers with honest wear at the toes and counters; soles show moderate use with plenty of life. Inlays are secure and stitching is tight. Conditioned and ready to roll.

1960s • Acme • Teardrop Sunburst Inlay Cowboy Boots • Men’s 8 D

Why We Love Them

Mid-century Acme at its best: crisp chestnut leather, cream piping, and those red teardrop/sunburst cutouts that read from across the room without getting loud. A sharp, everyday showboot—clean lines, narrow toe, and an underslung heel that feels classic, not costume.

Spec Card

• Maker: Acme Boot Company
• Era: 1960s
• Size: Men’s 8 D (standard width)
• Upper: Chestnut shafts with sunburst stitching, cream cut-throughs backed in red; contrast piping and black woven ACME pull tabs
• Vamp: Chestnut cowhide
• Toe: Narrow cowboy (snip-leaning)
• Heel: Western underslung, ~1½”
• Lining: Full leather
• Outsole/Build: Leather soles, pegged shanks, welted construction
• Details: Multi-row shaft stitch pattern, intact pulls, original character with honest wear

The Story

Through the 50s–60s, Acme turned out graphic, affordable boots for working musicians and weekend dancers alike. This pair sits squarely in that lineage—smart patterning, durable materials, and a silhouette that still looks right with raw denim or a tailored suit.

Nashville Booted Notes

• Condition: Solid, ready to wear. Expected mid-century creasing and edge scuffing; soles show life left, heels replaced in period style. No structural issues noted.
• Styling: Works with straight-leg denim or slim slacks; the red inlay is the accent—keep the rest simple.
• Collector cue: True 60s Acme graphics with matching pulls and piping are getting harder to source in clean men’s sizes.